The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-08-18

The drillers had very narrow es-
cape from serious accident Monday
night. They were just letting the drill
into the well when it was discovered
that the iron by which the rope was
fastened was broken. A moment later
and the heavy drill would have gone
down l ZOO feet.
While Supt. J. w. McCOmbs, of the
Infirmary accompanied by the matron
Mrs Gates, and Mr.. Filkins, an in
mate of the institution, was driving
home from this village last Monday.
the horses took fright and ran away,
throwing the occupants to the ground
| and injuring all three seriously. Mr..
Filkin's injuries were thought to be
dangerous.
A small blaze on the roof of the rear
part of the residence of M. Stuart, Esq.
on North Chestnut street, called out
the fire department about o'clock
Friday afternoon. The boys got
there" in fine shape, but a few pals
of water had already nearly subdued
the flames, and it was not found nec-
essary to turn the hose on the build
ing. The fire doubtless caught from
the chimney. The damage was slight.
Saturday evening horse belonging
to Frank Lancaster became frightened
by the whiff1etre striking its heels,
starting at point on Main street near |
Marvin's block, and ran up the street. |
tipping the occupant from the wagon |
came in contact with some vehicles,
two of which were overturned and
somewhat damaged. The horse was
secured before any further damage was
done.
We are informed that. one of our
esteemed Ravenna young ladies has
just received the necessary documents
showing her to be an heiress. Miss
Ida Hitchcock is the lady in question,
the amount of the legacy being placed
at upwards of two hundred thousand
dollars. Miss Hitchcock is niece of
the late DIR. Gibson, of jamestown,
Pa, (the doctor" in Mark Twain's
Innocents Abroad) whose estate is val
ued at one and a-half millions.
E. F, Fuller, residing about three
miles northeast of this city, in the
Beech woods" district, was severely
kicked in the face by horse on Sat-
urday afternoon. The horse. had got
out of the pasture and Mr.. Fuller un-
dertook to drive it back, when he re-
ceived a kick in the face, lacerating
and cutting his lower jaw in a terrible
manner, and cutting his upper lip well
nigh off. Mr.. Fuller is about 20 years
of age, and although he appears to be
doing well thus far and his injuries
would not be of dangerous character
to a younger man, his friends are con-
siderably alarmed about him.
Mrs. Geo. III. Hinkley. of Randolph,
died last Sunday, August IA, aged 81
years, ii months and 26 days. She {
was a daughter of Solomon and Rachel i
Stallsmith, and was born in Randolph I
August Is, ls4s. April %, 1882. she
and Mr.. Hinkley were married. she
was good woman, an affectionate
child and true and faithful wife and
friend. Her funeral services, conduct
ed by Rev. Andrew Wilson, were held
in the M. E. Church Monday after
noon, and were largely attended. The
afflicted husband and parents have the
sympathy of a large circle of relatives
and friends.
The reception given by the Y. l.. M
B., at the Disciple Church last We'd
nesday evening, was very largely at
tended, and was high compliment to
Rev. and Mrs. Scott. 1t must certainly
be great pleasure to them to know
that they are held in kind regard by
so many of our citizens, including not
only the members of their own church
but of other denominations, and the
worlds people. The Church was
beautifully decorated for the occasion
and the exercises were of an interest
ing character. Ice cream and cake
were served in the parlors. from which
the Mission Band realized about $27.
About O'Clock Monday evening a
stranger appeared at the residence of
Mr.. Jas. Brooke, on South Walnut ST.,
and after inquiring if Mr.. Brooke lived
there, and being answered in the af-
firmative by Mrs. Brooke, he informed
her that her husband had broken
his neck at his shop. Mrs. B.. COM
pletely overcome, dropped into a chair
and began crying. After standing
around few minutes the fellow de-
parted, and in short time Jim"
came home, well and hearty as ever
1t was probably sharp scheme to get
Mrs. Brooke to rush out, leaving the
house open, but it failed that time.